Carmela Patterson Poems

Bless the babe born of my womb,
Now sleeping in my keeping,
Safe and sound in this room
My love for him deepening.
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Mother of my Lord, full of purity and grace,
You were selected above the entire human race
To bear God's only Son infused by the Holy Spirit;
Of Gabriel's announcement? Did you fear it?
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Lord, you know my heart and soul,
That you are my passionate goal;
Show me how to serve you
Even though I don't deserve you-
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The Eve of the New Year is upon us this day
May the good Lord bless us as we pray
Peace to reign over all the lands
As we trust in His capable hands
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You call us to a closer union with you
A place we have never been before;
You beckon us to follow your every cue
Upon us every good grace you pour.
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When things go well, it is easy to be of good cheer;
Life seems good, we're happy, no time for a tear.

When the good times are over and we wear a frown,
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Guard the tongue;
Do not speak ill of anyone.
If nothing nice can be said,
Put negative thought to bed.
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Follow me wherever I am leading;
To my Father I am interceding,
And in my heart pleading.
I love you. Follow me.
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Chilly! It's very chilly today!
Whistling winds sweep the air
Playing havoc with one's hair
Scarves pulled tightly
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Empty, depleted, withdrawn, and dry
From the depths of one's heart comes a cry;
What does one do when caught in this lie
Where satan wants one's soul to die?
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